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Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 16, 2022

U.S. gun-maker to pay Sandy Hook families $73 million in first such settlement

The nine families sued in 2014 and spent years in the courts trying to hold the firm liable, despite a U.S. law that protects gun-makers and dealers from most civil litigation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 15, 2022

Arm’s saga highlights complexity of techno-nationalism

Chip manufacturers feared that with the sale, Arm would no longer remain neutral, allowing Nvidia to dominate certain semiconductor markets.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 14, 2022

Rare bird and forest protectors clash with India's clean energy vision

While government authorities argue that shifting India away from fossil fuels is a top priority, environmentalists and communities say nature is taking collateral damage.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 14, 2022

England bounces back by routing Italy in Six Nations contest

Marcus Smith put in a man-of-the-match performance to help England get its Six Nations campaign back on track with a 33-0 bonus-point win in Italy on Sunday, as Jamie George scored two tries and Ben Youngs matched his country's test cap record.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2022

He knows Putin well. And he fears for Ukraine.

The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, has carved out a vital role as interpreter between East and West, and he is not optimistic about the prospects for peace.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 12, 2022

Puzzle in Ukraine crisis: Where’s the U.S. ambassador?

Neither the Biden administration nor Ukraine's government is providing a clear explanation for a delay that career diplomats say would be baffling and inexcusable even in ordinary times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 11, 2022

Japan’s entry ban leaves students and universities counting the cost

Restrictions on new entries have seen projects disrupted, scholarships lost, international exchange undermined, career plans left in tatters and much more.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2022

Hong Kong risks everything with ‘impossible’ COVID zero goal

While many countries are winding down pandemic restrictions, Hong Kong is imposing its toughest measures since the virus emerged over two years ago.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2022

COVID-19 submerges emerging markets

One reason to be skeptical of the rosy consensus on emerging markets is that COVID-19 has spurred accelerated automation in advanced economies, making them less attractive for manufacturers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 9, 2022

How working from home will permanently change the way we travel

Remote work, which allows for the mixture of business and leisure, is changing the 'entire construct of travel' says Chris Lehane, global head of policy and communications for Airbnb Inc.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 7, 2022

Kim Jong Un keeps aiming his missiles at this 'most hated rock'

At about 850 meters in length, the island is small enough to show the U.S. and its allies that Kim can hit what he aims at.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2022

How China’s communist officials became venture capitalists

The municipal government of Hefei has pioneered a shift in Chinese capitalism over recent years in which local governments are increasingly taking minority stakes in private companies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 6, 2022

Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side

From South Africa's ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world's mines is overwhelming: Women are not safe.
OLYMPICS / Beijing 2022
Feb 4, 2022

Sparking consistent local interest in hockey key part of Japan's Winter Olympic future

“Hockey is the most valuable winter sport, and building momentum for hockey in Japan will be mandatory for the Winter Olympics,” Nikko Ice Bucks COO Takayuki Hioki said.
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2022

What to watch at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Catch up on five key storylines to keep an eye on at the Games over the next couple of weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 3, 2022

In clash with U.S. over Ukraine, Putin has a lifeline from China

China has expressed support for Putin's grievances against the U.S. and NATO, and joined Russia to try to block action on Ukraine at the U.N. Security Council.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 3, 2022

India's forest-planting push leaves Indigenous women out in the cold

Indigenous women are finding themselves in conflict with new Indian laws that mandate large-scale tree-planting to compensate for declines in forest cover.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 3, 2022

Brian Flores says lawsuit against NFL about integrity of game

Flores said he felt compelled to pursue action because his story is 'not the only one' when it comes to Black coaches being interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 2, 2022

Islamic State group hits back, aided by power vacuum in Iraq and Syria

Years after the group lost its grip on the area, Islamic State fighters are re-emerging, thriving on the lack of central control.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 2, 2022

Ex-Miami coach, snubbed for the Giants’ job, sues the NFL for racial bias

Flores filed a proposed class action against the league in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, naming the Giants, Dolphins and Denver Broncos as co-defendants.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2022

Exxon unveils sweeping restructuring in latest cost cutting move

The broad restructuring marks its latest cost-cutting effort after activist investors seeking to boost returns and address the energy transition won three seats last spring on its board.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 1, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams give Super Bowl offensive power

Two weeks from now, the Bengals will face the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2022

Dashed dreams for China Evergrande's showpiece resort island

Officials in Danzhou city have ordered 39 of Ocean Flower Island's towers to be demolished over environmental and construction violations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 31, 2022

Hokkaido towns seek coexistence with foreign workers

Municipalities are coming up with ideas to welcome newcomers as members of communities while also trying to stop young people from leaving their hometowns.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 31, 2022

UAE intercepts Houthi missile as Israeli president visits

The Emirati Defense Ministry said the missile was intercepted and destroyed, adding that its debris fell on an uninhabited area.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title with stunning comeback in Australian Open final

'It was one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career,' Nadal said

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